Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2447 1995–96 |
B & O tax exemptionsA B&O tax exemption is provided for wholesalers of automobiles on sales of automobiles at auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 3, 1997 |
| HB 1339 1995–96 |
Juv probation & detentionAlthough initial responsibility for administering county juvenile court, probation, and detention services is kept with the county superior courts, the procedures for transferring these services to county legislative... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2031 1995–96 |
Storm water facility chargesBeginning January 1, 1997, local storm water utilities may use assessment charges collected from the Department of Transportation (DOT) only for capital projects that address state highway storm water impacts or for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2140 1995–96 |
Elections/cities and townsElection laws for cities and towns are modified. The responsibility of the county auditor to transmit the results of a city annexation election to the county legislative authority and to the annexing city or town is clarified. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2222 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt progrms/leg ovrsghtThe Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) is renamed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The original bill, which renamed the LBC, added two citizen members, redefined... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2320 1995–96 |
Persistent sex offendersA person must be sentenced as a persistent offender to life imprisonment without possibility of release if the person has two separate convictions for any of the following offenses, including attempts: (1) rape in the first... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2337 1995–96 |
Distressed county designatnThe definition of an area eligible for distressed area assistance is expanded to include counties with a median household income that is less than 75 percent of the state median household income for the previous three years.... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2341 1995–96 |
Credit cards in liquor storsThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to establish a pilot project that allows individuals to use credit cards to purchase beer, wine or spirituous (hard) liquor from state liquor stores. The project is implemented in no more... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2365 1995–96 |
Road & bridge service distrtThe governing body of a road and bridge service district is changed from the county legislative authority to a three-person board of commissioners appointed by the county legislative authority or county executive. The district... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2371 1995–96 |
Student loan repaymentLicensing agencies must suspend the professional license, certificate, or registration of a licensee when notified by a lending agency of default on a federal or state guaranteed educational loan or a service conditional... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2376 1995–96 |
Gasoline vapor recoveryThe conditions under which stage II devices can be required by the Department of Ecology are established. For areas designated as nonattainment for ozone or if included in a maintenance plan, these devices are required and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2394 1995–96 |
Master planned resortsCurrent law is amended by broadening the definition of a master planned resort in relation to the Growth Management Act. As a result, the development restrictions in the master planned resorts located outside of designated... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2406 1995–96 |
Communications interceptionUnder the striking amendment, the crime of violating the right of privacy does not apply to common carriers for the use of a pen register or trap and trace device when the use is to test equipment, to prevent unlawful use of... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2485 1995–96 |
Property tax/gov restrictnsA taxpayer who has proof that the land use designation of his or her property is changed may bring this to the attention of the assessor. If the taxpayer and the assessor reach an agreement on the value of the property then... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2490 1995–96 |
Reinsurance of credit risksCredit for reinsurance provided by a reinsurer not authorized to do business in Washington also may be taken by an insurance company if the reinsurer maintains a trust fund in the United States to cover liabilities... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2533 1995–96 |
Misdemeanant probation progrThe supervision fee that may be charged offenders convicted of misdemeanors in municipal, district, or superior courts is increased from $50 to $100 per month. A definition of probation department and qualifications for... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2537 1995–96 |
Irrigation district boardsMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2604 1995–96 |
Registered vehicle ownr listThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is permitted to furnish lists of the registered owners of motor vehicles electronically to commercial parking companies. If a registered owner list is used by a commercial parking company for... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2613 1995–96 |
School disciplineAcceptance of Nonresident Students . A school district's policy for accepting or rejecting a nonresident student's application for admission to the public schools of the district may include rejection if the student's... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2634 1995–96 |
Malt liquorLiquor licensees who convert their licenses from a Class A or B in combination with Class E licenses (sale of beer for consumption on or off the premises including kegs) to Class H licenses may continue to sell beer in... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2690 1995–96 |
Consumer loan fees/penaltiesThe loan origination fee limitation is removed for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2695 1995–96 |
Student assessment systemReading, writing, communications, and mathematics . The timeline for the voluntary implementation of the assessments being developed by the Commission on Student Learning for reading, writing, communications, and mathematics... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2708 1995–96 |
Warehouse tax studyThe Department of Revenue is required to study the impact of warehouse and distribution activity on the Washington economy. The department is required to form an advisory study committee that will present a final report to the... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |